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Is Contraindication With Brovana Taken For Asthma Life-threatening?

From simple research I understand that there is contraindication with Brovana use in patients with asthma related difficulties. How likely is it to be life-threatening? If the patient doubles the treatment, how much more likely are they to have an adverse reaction? Thank you, Jim Morris.
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hi,

The medications used to open the airways are called beta agonist. In an acute asthmatic attack, a short acting beta agonist is used because they work quickly and efficiently to open the airways to stop the attack.

The long acting beta agonists are used more for control of symptoms and are not to be used in an acute attack. Because they would not work well in an acute asthmatic attack, it would be dangerous for a person to use them in this setting. Brovana is a long acting beta agonist, this means that though it is helpful with control, it would NOT, help an asthmatic having an acute asthmatic attack. None of the long acting inhalers are recommended for an acute attack.

I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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Is Contraindication With Brovana Taken For Asthma Life-threatening?

Hi, The medications used to open the airways are called beta agonist. In an acute asthmatic attack, a short acting beta agonist is used because they work quickly and efficiently to open the airways to stop the attack. The long acting beta agonists are used more for control of symptoms and are not to be used in an acute attack. Because they would not work well in an acute asthmatic attack, it would be dangerous for a person to use them in this setting. Brovana is a long acting beta agonist, this means that though it is helpful with control, it would NOT, help an asthmatic having an acute asthmatic attack. None of the long acting inhalers are recommended for an acute attack. I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James